UPPSC 2022 GS-I Indian Geography
Question

Which one of the following river basins is the largest in respect to area ?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Mahanadi

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Mahanadi”.

Among the options provided, the Mahanadi basin is the largest. It covers a significant portion of central India, including parts of Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and Madhya Pradesh.

Ganga > Brahmaputra > Godavari > Krishna > Mahanadi

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